Surface computing. Great new technology, or just another way to spread germs?

Microsoft’s Surface computing looks and sounds cool — no question.  But, can you imagine how many germs and viruses this thing will spread?  This thing could start a whole new category of illness if we’re not careful.  The “Surface Flu” would be fitting.

Some enterprising individual should start manufacturing “Surface Computing Gloves” or “Anti-bacterial Surface Wipes” or “Computing Condoms” and release them with the public release of the Surface tabletop.

I’m pretty sure that a bottle of anti-bacterial wash will be a requirement to use these things.  Future versions should sport a built-in soap dispenser.

Hmmm…